Wireless Microphone Modification Idea
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Posted on Sep 27, 2007 09:20 am
studio472
Studio472
Member Since: Sep 27, 2007
I have a Audio Technica 600 Series Freeway wireless handheld. It's not a bad mic, but it tends to be hard to control with feedback and seems a tad bit harsh in the upper register.
My idea is, and let me know what you all think.. Can I take the microphone unit out of an SM58 and replace the one in the 600?
It 'looks' relatively simple, and I'd be creating a wireless 58 essentially.
What problems do you foresee?
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Sep 27, 2007 09:34 am If you can do it without destroying any of the connections (so you can switch back if necessary), and the SM58 capsule will fit in the 600, I say go for it; nothing to lose. However, if the capsule in the 600 is of the electret condenser variety, it's a no-go. A dynamic capsule won't work in there.
If you try this, be sure to get the polarity right.
Sep 27, 2007 10:00 am Herb,
How would I know if the capsule in there is a 'electret'.
Sep 27, 2007 10:05 am One way would be to get a voltmeter, turn on the mic, and measure to see if there is a voltage across the terminals of the capsule (should be small, less than 6 volts). If there's a voltage there, you have an electret. Let me know how this turns out.
Sep 27, 2007 10:09 am Will do. It's going to be pretty boss if it actually works.
Yes...I said boss. :)
